Adelphi University’s 129th Commencement will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Doctoral Hooding will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 on our main Garden City campus.
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Adelphi University!
Adelphi’s 2025 Commencement will be celebrated with two ceremonies, held at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, on Tuesday, May 20. Undergraduate candidates will be recognized at our 10:30 a.m. ceremony and graduate candidates at our 3:30 p.m. ceremony.
Each graduate will receive 10 guest tickets to the ceremony, which will be sent to your Adelphi email address by Ticketmaster ahead of Commencement. Guests will not be permitted to enter without a ticket. Unfortunately, extra tickets are not available.
Your StagePass, emailed to all graduates who registered on Tassel, is the student ticket to enter the Coliseum.
Next Steps for Graduates
For the most up-to-date information about your commencement, continue checking this website and your Adelphi email regularly. Have questions? Many of the answers can be found in our frequently asked questions.
Establish Your Senior Legacy
Be part of the Senior Legacy Campaign, not only to ensure the Class of 2025 leaves a meaningful legacy, but also for the Commencement swag and celebration. Donations of $5 or more will receive a Senior Legacy cord to wear at Commencement. Your $20.25 gift enters you for a chance to win four (4) VIP Commencement tickets. $120.25 earns a congratulatory digital message on the Jumbotron at Nassau Coliseum, displayed before and after the ceremony, and $250 secures a ribbon congratulatory digital message displayed across the top of the arena throughout Commencement.
Capture Your Moment Onstage
Remember your big moment for years to come—and easily share it on social media—with StageClip. When ordering your academic regalia, adding this option to your order will secure a personalized video clip of your walk across the stage to receive your diploma.
Say Cheese! Schedule Your Senior Portraits
December 2024 and May 2025 grads: Multiple dates are available by appointment—a $10 appointment fee will be applied toward your purchase. Caps and gowns will be provided at your appointment, and all seniors who sit for photos will be included in the yearbook. This is also a great opportunity to capture a professional headshot! Email seniors@adelphi.edu with any questions.
Commencement News
Commencement Keynote Speakers